Blog

How to Support Local Businesses

The City of Brantford Economic Development and Tourism Department is proud to launch a new social media campaign in support of our local businesses that are working hard to deliver their exceptional products and services to our community with minimal disruption.

The #BrantfordTogether campaign will run across the City’s social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) daily for the next few months. The campaign aims to support and promote local businesses and keep the community connected...

Maximize your research efforts with Grant Connect

Grant research has never been more easy or fun!

Do you work in the world of charitable support or are you thinking about starting a not-for-profit project or organization?

Looking for funding can seem overwhelming, whether you’re an established organization, or brand new. That’s where Grant Connect comes in. Grant Connect helps to find funding through their remarkable search tool allowing users to utilize thousands of search criteria, including 500 specific causes, 7,000 cities and towns, and 31...

Call for Artists: City Hall Public Art Project

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant, in partnership with the City of Brantford, is seeking Artists and Artist-Led Teams to submit proposals to create a permanent piece of public art for the new City Hall (58-70 Dalhousie Street, Brantford).

This piece will represent a significant part of Brantford’s history; artists are asked to prepare proposals that incorporate colourful wood foundry moulds and industrial heritage related artifacts, donated by the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre and local historian,...

Tourism Brantford’s 2020/2021 Events Guide

The new Brantford & Area What’s On Festivals and Events 2019/20 Brochure has arrived, and is available at the Brantford Visitor & Tourism Centre at 399 Wayne Gretzky Parkway. 

This helpful brochure lists many of the major events happening in Brantford from March 2020 through February 2021 with a focus on the wealth of cultural activities that Brantford’s residents and tourists will enjoy. There are some brand new local events and your annual favourites coming up, including: the 

What’s on tap in Brantford?

Brantford has a great brewing history, with local breweries operating as early as 1845. Brantford is quickly emerging as a go-to destination along the True Brew Path and is steadily growing with new unique breweries and tour companies opening every year. So, if you like craft beer, grab your friends, nominate a designated driver, and hit the road for a day of touring and tasting at some amazing craft breweries in the City of Brantford.

Visit a Brewery

Bell City Brewing Co.

#9-51 Woodyatt Dr., Brantford

519-900-6204

bellcitybrewing.com